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Purgatory to reopen for summer activities July 2

Purgatory Resort will reopen for summer activities July 2 and lodging accommodations will reopen June 29. The resort was forced to temporarily suspend its operations during the 41...

DATE: Jun 21, 2018 | CATEGORY: Local News

La Plata County will remain in Stage 3 restrictions

Commissioners say fire danger still high

DATE: Jun 21, 2018 | CATEGORY: Pine River Times news

La Plata County will remain in Stage 3 fire restrictions

Commissioners say fire danger still high

DATE: Jun 21, 2018 | CATEGORY: Local News

416 Fire will be under new management Friday

NIMO team to shadow Type 1 Team on Thursday

DATE: Jun 21, 2018 | CATEGORY: Pine River Times news

Years of fire mitigation pays off in Falls Creek Ranch

Clearing brush and raking needles is a community event for this subdivision

DATE: Jun 21, 2018 | CATEGORY: Local News

Firefighter city emerges in the Rockies to battle the Burro Fire

In a meadow northeast of Transfer Campground, a firefighter city has emerged as a strategic base to battle the 3,700-acre Burro Fire in nearby Bear Creek Canyon. About 6 a.m. Mond...

DATE: Jun 20, 2018 | CATEGORY: Local News

416 Fire will be under new management Friday

NIMO team to shadow Type 1 Team on Thursday

DATE: Jun 20, 2018 | CATEGORY: Local News

San Juan National Forest, BLM areas reopen

McPhee included; public lands still face fire restrictions

DATE: Jun 20, 2018 | CATEGORY: Local News

Burro Fire support personnel pack up; containment still at 53 percent

Burro Fire team at Dolores command center steps down as fire containment rises

DATE: Jun 20, 2018 | CATEGORY: Local News

Smoke-filled skies give way to bluebird days, but 416 Fire still breathes

No structures lost, no injuries reported; blaze remains at 34,161 acres, 35 percent contained

DATE: Jun 20, 2018 | CATEGORY: Local News

McPhee Reservoir reopens after forest closure lifted

Some trails near Burro Fire will stay closed

DATE: Jun 20, 2018 | CATEGORY: Local News

Rico July Fourth celebration adjusts for fire danger

A light parade will replace fireworks because of fire danger

DATE: Jun 19, 2018 | CATEGORY: Local News

Photos: Thousands take to the streets for ‘No Kings’ march and rally in Durango

Photos: Navajo Trail OpenFriday was the first day of the Navajo Trail Open at Hillcrest Golf Club

Friday was the first day of the Navajo Trail Open at Hillcrest Golf Club

Photos: Durango Fire Protection District opens Station 2

Photos: Hundreds gather to honor fallen Bloomfield Police officer Timothy OntiverosA solemn procession stretched for blocks Monday morning along West Apache Street in Farmington – a display of unity, grief and honor for Bloomfield Police Officer Timothy Ontiveros, 32.About 7 a.m., a large contingent of law enforcement, motorcyclists, friends and grieving family prepared to embark on the motorcade to the 9 a.m. service at the Bloomfield High School football stadium to celebrate the life of the officer.

A solemn procession stretched for blocks Monday morning along West Apache Street in Farmington – a d...

Photos: IHBC Subaru Mountain Bike RaceCobe Freeburn, Sofia Waite were victorious on Sunday

Cobe Freeburn, Sofia Waite were victorious on Sunday

Sidney Andrew easily won Iron Horse Bicycle Classic women’s pro road race

Photos: IHBC men’s pro road raceCobe Freeburn won Iron Horse Bicycle Classic men’s pro road race on Saturday

Cobe Freeburn won Iron Horse Bicycle Classic men’s pro road race on Saturday

Photos: IHBC citizens rideIron Horse Bicycle Classic citizens ride takes off to Silverton

Iron Horse Bicycle Classic citizens ride takes off to Silverton

Photos: DHS graduationDurango High School graduated 366 seniors on Friday evening

Durango High School graduated 366 seniors on Friday evening